Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Last Saturday a couple friends and I went to Carmel for the day. These two friends and I will be going on monthly day trips around Northern California so I'll make sure I bring my camera where ever we go in the future. The weather wasn't great on Saturday but at least it wasn't raining (just very overcast).

Our plan was to have lunch and go shopping! When we got there we parked right in front of the Lamp Lighter Inn. They have these cute little cottages you can rent.

This restaurant was in an little old house, it was adorable. The tables were set up in the living room and there was a fire in the fireplace. Here are my two friends, Natasha (on the left) and Kim (on the right).

Kim ordered a salad...

and Natasha had a roast beef sandwich...

I had a vegetarian pasta but the photo was really blurry.

Natasha bought herself a necklace at Tiffany & Co. and we couldn't miss this photo op....

At the end of the day, Natasha was the one with all the bags! That girl knows how to shop! LOL! If you notice, she's wearing a different shirt than she was at lunch. She was forced to buy a new one because she dropped something on it at lunch.

It was a great day! I'm not sure where we will be going next month but I know one thing for sure...it will be FUN because we always have fun!

UPDATED TO ADD: I go to Carmel a few times a year since it's only about 1 1/2 hours away. If you want to see my old posts click here, here, here or here. And, if you missed it, yesterday I posted what I bought in Carmel.

Cindy,Did you happen to hear that little bird in the tree singing a sweet song while you were on your day trip? That was me...all the way from Michigan, singing blessings to you. I'm so glad you had a girls day out. I'm jealous...the weather is yucky here in Michigan and I so long for my garden or anything in bloom! Mary

Oh!Cindy!I couldn't believe it when I saw the word CARMEL!!!!One of my TOP 5 places in the world! Yep...in the world!!!!Haven't been to carmel in like 20 years...and guess what...I am going in April!!!!Some of my dear friends that I have met here on Bainbridge Island live in Carmel...and I am taking Greg for the first time in April!Oh I was loving these pictures!Going to email this link to my friends in Carmel!Thanks for sharing!What a lovely day with friends!xxooxx

I have always loved Carmel. It looks like you had a great time. Needless to say, I wouldn't mind taking in all the bakeries. It looks so good. I pray for the great state of CA everyday. It's my home, born and raised and I love it, Char

Cindy -I loved the photos of Carmel. I've always wanted to go there and see the Storybook architecture. It looks like you had a great time. I wish it was only about and hour and a half from me. I'd go all the time.

Loved the teapot lamp, but shocked at the sticker price-yikes!The Jolly Dog House"I'm for Dogs"Georgetown DE SPCA VolunteerEvents & Volunteer CoordinatorBest Friends Animal Society Member"Saving one dog won't change the world, but it will change the world for that one dog""Within the heart of every stray, lies the singular desire to be loved"

Oh... have you ever been to the Pieces of Heaven chocolate shop in the Barnyard in Carmel? My aunt was the one who started and used to own it - she sold it about 15 years ago though. Brings back tons of memories! All *sweet*! =)

Thank you for posting photos of your trip. Carmel is such a charming place. I love the Comstock Cottages and all of the darling places to eat. I also love that carmel is such a dog friendly place. One day David and I will take Bentley there.

I love Carmel. In fact Fifi painted the Hansel Cottage for me, which is my favorite cottage. I have always wanted to go there. Living in New York it is not that easy. The trees there are beautiful as well. Having a Tiffany's store doesn't hurt either. Come visit my blog. The cottage in the title bar is the Carmel Hansel Cottage. I also did a post about Carmel a few weeks ago. Love your blog! Carey from Chicory Nits

Oh you make me want to go! It is about a 3 hour drive for me...but I haven't been in like 8yrs. Shameful, for I dearly love the place. It is like visiting a lil European coastal town. Your pictures are amazing. We have wanted to stay at the Lamplighter Inn and that Tea Rose place caught my eye because I call my tea room the 'Tea Rose Room'. Thank you for sharing your lovely day with us. I wanted to see your vegetarian pasta! And how could you not get one of those strawberry pastries??? yum

CARMEL is a little piece of HEAVEN! It's an expensive little piece but, oh sooooooooooo wonderful. I just love walking around there. The buildings all have such character! Thanks for sharing. I should would love to have one of the goodies out of the pastry case. HUGS! Charlene

Oh man, I LOVE Carmel. Living on the East coast, I haven't had the opportunity to go there in MANY years, but how I'd love to go again. Even my husband says that if we ever win lotto (which would be hard since we don't play) we'd live there half of the year!

THank you so much for sharing with us one of the most darling towns in America! I lived in Monterey 27 years ago and I would love to visit again and I did through your eyes. I love the place and it is on my list to go back for a visit. THank you again-

I went to Carmel for the first time last August when I was visiting my son in San Francisco. We drove down for the day & I couldn't believe I was really there. It's like a storybook village. I hope to go back next summer. Thanks for the gorgeous photos. Sue in Sarasota~

Carmel is one of my very most favorite place to visit. Last fall we stayed and had the most wonderful time...we have stayed at the little cottages at the Lamplighter Inn and I was excited to see your pictures..as I have posted some of the same photos in my previous posts! Thanks for sharing ..looks like you girls had a wonderful time...makes me want to go back right now!

Oh, how I miss Carmel! I used to live in CA, but get to explore small towns in the great northwoods in eastern Washington where I live now. I know every nook and cranny in your photos, and happily relived walking those streets with you and your friends through your post. Annie

Thanks for sharing your day. It was a trip down memory lane. My son was born at Fort Ord 23 years ago. My friends and I often went to Carmel for lunch and bit of shopping. It is still as beautiful as ever! Linda

WOW....what a darling little "village" that is....it's too bad the little homes are so expensive, maybe they should have an auction on them....as more people would be able to afford them ...and not have them left unattended.Sweet little town. I have heard about it for years, but had NEVER seen any pictures of it before today.What a treat that would be visit in person, but your pictures will have to do for me.... as Houston, Tx. is a LONG way from there.